* Look at the cause of conflict, assess how serious it is and learn when to intervene or not. If you do intervene, first define the problem, describe the children's respective feelings and then search for solutions.
* Teach the children in your care to take turns, respect their siblings'
possessions and help them reach agreement over toys and so on.
* Talk about feelings - their own and their siblings' - and give them opportunities to practise co-operation.
* Be sure to praise children when they show kindness or consideration towards each other.
* Treat each child as an individual. Beware of comparisons and labels.
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